Basic Safety Precautions - Efco 132S Operator's Instruction Manual

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SAFETY RULES

Basic Safety Precautions

• Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and
can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and
can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions
found in this manual. Minors should never be allowed to use a
chainsaw.
• Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued,
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ill, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.
You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert.
Chain saw work is strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor
before operating a chain saw (Fig. 7). Be more cautious before
rest periods and towards the end of your shift.
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 35 feet
(10 meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other peo-
ple or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or ope-
rating the chain saw (Fig. 8).
• Major cases of chainsaw accidents happen when the chain hits
the operator. While working with the chainsaw, always use safety
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protective approved clothing. The use of protective clothing does
not eliminate injury risks, but reduces the injury effects in case
of accident. Consult your trusted supplier to choose equipment
in compliance with legislation. The clothing must be proper and
not an obstacle. Wear adherent anti-cut clothing. Anti-cut
jackets (Fig. 9), dungarees (Fig. 9) and leggings are ideal.
Do not wear clothes, scarves, ties or bracelets that may get
stuck in wood or twigs. Tie up and protect long hair (example
with foulards, cap, helmets, etc.). Safety shoes or boots
having skid-proof sole and anti-piercing insert (Fig. 10).
Wear protective helmet (Fig. 11) in places where there can
be falling objects. Wear protective goggles or face screens!
9 Use protections against noises: for example noise reduc-
tion ear guards (Fig. 11) or earplugs. The use of protections
for the ear requests much more attention and caution, because
the perception of danger audio signals (screaming, alarms, etc.)
is limited. Wear anti-cut gloves (Fig. 12).
• Only loan your saw to expert users who are completely familiar
with saw operation and correct use. Give other users the
manual with operating instructions, which they have to read
before using the saw.
• Check the chain saw each day to ensure that each device,
whether for safety or otherwise, is functional.
• Never use a damaged, modified, or improperly repaired or
assembled chain saw. Do not remove, damage or deactivate
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any of the safety devices. Only use bars of the length indicated
in the table (page 17). Always replace bar, chain, hand guard,
or chain brake immediately if it becomes damaged, broken or is
otherwise removed.
• Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance. Do not start
cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and, if
you are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
• All saw service, other than the operations shown in the present
manual, have to be performed by competent personnel.
• The chain saw must only be used for cutting wood. It is unadvi-
sable to cut other types of material.
• It is unadvisable to hitch tools or applications to the P.t.o. that
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are not specified by the manufacturer.